Çorum is a mid-sized city in north-central Turkey, perched on the Anatolian plateau at roughly 800 m elevation. It serves as the provincial capital and is best known as the jumping-off point for the UNESCO World Heritage Hittite sites of Hattuşa and Alacahöyük. The city itself harbours a fine archaeological museum, animated bazaars, and a tradition of producing Turkey's finest roasted chickpeas (leblebi). Visitors find a genuinely local atmosphere, affordable prices, and easy day-trip access to some of the most consequential ruins in the ancient world.
Çorum has no commercial airport. Travellers arrive by intercity bus (the primary option) from Ankara (~3.5 hr), Samsun (~3 hr), Istanbul (~7 hr), or by car. Within the city, dolmuş minibuses and taxis handle local trips. Renting a car is strongly recommended for visiting Hattuşa, Alacahöyük, and outlying towns, as public transport to rural sites is infrequent.
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